Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Hello!

My  name is Barbara (she/her) and I'll be teaching this class. Take a look at the information below and email me if you have any questions or are concerned if the class will be a good fit for you!

This is an online class (no scheduled meetings).  That means that we will not be required to meet synchronously with the instructor except for two virtually proctored exams. You will watch lessons/lectures on your computer via YouTube. Each week you will be expected to watch playlists for each section covered which consists of several videos each. The length of these will vary each week. You will be required to complete lecture notes that accompany the videos and will submit the lecture notes at the time of each exam.

It is also important that you read the corresponding sections of your textbook. Additionally each week in D2L, you will need to complete Amplify (Desmos) activities, submit your written assignment, read any course updates/announcements, as well as complete weekly assignments in WeBWorK (a free online homework system). The YouTube links will be available in D2L.

Proctored Exams: Proctored exams are one of many assessment tools used in MTH to assess student learning. Our class will be proctoring exams virtually using Zoom. The exams in this class will be proctored virtually in Zoom with me, your instructor, tentatively on the following dates and times (exact dates to be determined prior to the start of the term):

• Wednesday, April 8, 6pm to 8:30pm
• Tuesday, March 9, 6 to 8:30

Review the Student Guide to Virtually Proctored Exams in Zoom for important information and requirements. Please make every concerted effort to attend the scheduled virtually proctored exams. If you do not meet the requirements for virtually proctored exams, prefer to take your exams in-person, and/or have an unavoidable scheduling conflict, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss alternative arrangements. With adequate notice, alternative testing arrangements can be made for virtual or in-person proctoring at a testing center. Scheduling appointments with a testing center is the responsibility of the student, as well as paying any associated fees with using a non-PCC testing center. 

If you have accommodations through Accessible Ed & Disability Resources at PCC, please contact me so we can discuss your specific accommodations and how I can best support you. 

If you have any questions or concerns about virtually proctored exams, please feel free to contact me.

You need to have computer and internet access at least several times per week. You will need to make sure to have the following (further details/instructions are given during the first week):

• a PDF reader (such as Adobe Acrobat Reader) to read the PDF handouts,
• a way to print PDF files for your written assignments or a tablet that can be written on
• a way to scan written assignments (Google Drive is my favorite!),
• a way to view YouTube videos,
• familiarity with file management, email, and uploading documents.

Electronically submitted work will be printed, completed by hand, scanned, and uploaded to D2L.  Alternatively, work completed by hand electronically (such as with a tablet or 2 in 1 laptop), saved, and uploaded will also be accepted. If these are not options, then work may be hand written neatly and in an organized manner.

Online YouTube videos are the foundation for the lecture portion of the class.